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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The York Helmet
- Bootham Bar
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Minster Library
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Medieval Castle
- The White Rose of York
- Alcuin of York
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Anglian Hanging Bowl